Lingo (en. Wika)
ling-go
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A specific language or style of speech used by a particular group.
Programmers have their own lingo that is difficult for others to understand.
Ang mga programmer ay may sariling lingo na mahirap maintindihan ng iba.
Words or phrases that are unfamiliar to most, often used in specific fields.
In medicine, there is much lingo we need to learn.
Sa medisina, marami tayong dapat alamin na lingo.
Etymology
Ingles
Common Phrases and Expressions
teenage English
Words used by teenagers that are not easily understood by older generations.
inggles ng mga kabataan
Related Words
slang language
A form of language used in informal communication and typically differs from formal language.
wikang balbal
Slang Meanings
Informal conversation or interaction, often used among young people.
That's fine, let's just chill at home later.
Ayos lang 'yan, lingo lang tayo mamaya sa bahay.
A term for words used by a group, which may be full of slang or specific terms.
Oh no, I can't understand their lingo, it's like a different language!
Naku, hindi ko maintindihan ang lingo nila, parang ibang wika!